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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

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Temple Lee clash tops Texas grid slate at Woodson Field

Temple and Lee meet in a bid for state 3A football supremacy at Temple’s Woodson Field. About 2000 end zone general admission seats boost capacity to over 10 000 as Baytown fans travel Friday for the 8 p.m. kickoff. Temple and Lee are both unbeaten, with Temple ranked No 1 in 3A and Lee atop 4A.

Dan Shults Temple Woodson Woody Montgomery Temple Daily ‘Era The Sun KREL Ford Robertson Baytown Kyle Hotel Lee Ganders Wildcats Noel Chaplin Sith Kevin Lounsberry Doyle Treylor

Brief News In Brief Tosses Mixed Global Notes

Fragmented items report on Italian religious actions and anti Communist plots. Houston police suspect eight women tied to thefts as a 22-year-old inspector resigns. Vietnam era tensions rise with alleged assassinations foiled and US officials tracking a 150 mile traffic engagement over Korea. A Gaugler death is noted along with a Brazil crash. An elderly mother admits killing her daughter.

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Bids Sought for La Porte Elementary Building Project

The La Porte school board invites bids for the 300000 dollar elementary building project. State official J Ho Baker notes bids must be received by Nov. a clear schedule is posted. Coach Dan Stali ch travels to Temple for medical checkup. Stall FA had major surgery last weekend. The estate plan was postponed to a later date as stated by Rayburn Johnson.

la Porte J. Ho Baker WDER Dan Stalich Temple Air S$ Thurssey Tne

Town Townsman Lost Hat Sparks Uptown Mystery

Town resident laments missing headgear as neighbors search uptown for a tam a worried mood prevails amid scattered clues. Report notes prescription mixups and a local telephone exchange rumor mill as townsfolk piece together the odd tale.

Painter Dies Suddenly at Baytown Refinery

John Harry Painter 50 longtime Baytown resident died of a heart attack at his home 1515 Wright Boulevard. A deacon at First Presbyterian, he worked in the tight ends department of the Baytown refinery alkalization plant. Services set at Earthman Chapel Baytown Friday morning and Smithville Friday afternoon with burial in Smithville cemetery. Survivors include widow Audrey, son Graham Bogart Painter, and his mother Mrs W G Painter of Smithville.

John Harry Painter Baytown Wright Boulevard Painter Smithville First Presbyterian Church Bartown Earthman Chapel Br. E. McPhail T Presbyterian Church Earthman Funeral Home Finners First Presbyterian Memorial Fund Audrey Painter Graham Bogart Painter W. G. Paint

Haddon’s Death Ruled A Self Inflicted Gunshot

Louis Haddon 60, longtime Crosby resident and Southern Canal Co. employee, died at Baytown hospital about 6 am Thursday from a gunshot wound to the head. Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein ruled suicide, noting the 22 caliber rifle found near him after his wife heard a gunshot around 3:30 am and summoned their son Lawrence. Earthman ambulance took him to the hospital where he died minutes later. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Earthman Funeral Home.

Louis Haddon Crosby The Southern Canal Co Baytorm Hospital Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein Haddon Ziclein Crosby-Barbers Hill Road Earthman Funeral Ome

Americans break Chinese hold on Triangle Mountain

United States Seventh Division troops in Korea fought three days for Triangle Mountain and nearby peaks. The assault killed or captured 2,535 Chinese, with 57 killed and 366 wounded. U.S. and South Korean forces reported heavy enemy counterattacks and reinforcements in the area, while air support hit bunkers, caves, and ammunition dumps.

Seoul Korea Jane Russell Triangle Mountain Seventh Jane Russell Sandy Hill Triangle Fifth Air Force Kumhwa Ters Sniper Ridge Saiper Seventh Division Jane Russell Hill United Press Fred Painton

Texas Democrats clash with national leaders over Eisenhower support

Angry Texas Democrats berate the national party chair Stephen Mitchell for threats against pro-Eisenhower aides and compare the moves to Russia’s Communist Party. Gov. Kennon, Shivers, and Daniel defend Eisenhower as Kennon predicts victory and calls for loyalty to the people. Mitchell alleges party discipline motives amid a Houston appearance.

Austin Texas Robert Kenron Louisiana Allan Shivers U.S Price Daniel Stephen A. Mitchell Dwight D. Eisenhower Daniel Russia Shivers United States of America Kennon Eisenhower Democratic Party GOP Mitchell Arv Houston National Committee

Iran to Break Relations With Britain

Premier Mohammed Mossadegh said Iran will sever diplomatic ties with Britain in a radio address after a parliamentary session was cancelled for lack of a quorum. Authorities indicated Iran may withdraw its London mission and demand ten days for the Tehran embassy’s closure. The move follows failures in normal relations.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Britain Mossadegh London Tran Ife

Teen Agers Discuss School Problems On Radio Panel

Baytown area students from six schools met Wednesday night on the first Student Council of the Air program on KREL. The panel discussed good sportsmanship and whether school courses meet needs, with Crosby superintendent C Dusek presenting the course question.

Student Council of Air Baytown Bayshore KREL Crosby C. ©. Dusek Sun George Prentice Mary Virginis Satterwhite Ralph “ePhesiers Robert B. Lee Bevwrly Buster Anice Attaway la Porte Cora Lymn Stuckey Fred Tepara Francis Martin Claudine Teer Cedar Bayou Betty Wilson Elizabeth Gann Barbers Hill Jackie Ubauer Norma Martin Dickinson

Model Show Judges Named Saturday Is Deadline For Entries

Judges for the East Harris model building contest were announced. WM House Syd Brooks and John J Petrash will judge the event at Humble Oiler ball park starting 2 p m Sunday with free admission. Entries accepted until Saturday at Black s Pharmacy Baytown Ray s Model Shop Wooster and Flournoy s Model Shop Highlands. Two age groups under 13 and over 13 plus a novice flying plane division. First prize 29 Cub Motor plus trophies and medals for all winners.

East Harris WM. House Syd Brooks John J. Petrash Humble Oiler Highlands Cub Motor

La Porte Band Hall Nears Completion

La Porte band hall construction advances with interior finishing to start this week. Architect Lowell Lammers notes the project should be ready for occupation within three weeks if work stays on schedule. Dalpes Construction Co. held the low bid of 23165.46 for the building housing the band hall office, equipment room, uniforms, four practice rooms, and a 49 foot bus bay.

la Porte Baytown Lowell Lammers Lamberg Dalpes Construction Co

Kerris Democrats Greet Adlai Stevenson in Houston

Harris County Democratic Chairman Bob Tucker forecast a 60 percent turnout and a heavy crowd for Adlai Stevenson’s 3 p.m. Saturday speech at Civic Center in Houston. He estimated GOP gains were weak and noted Stevenson would be introduced by Senator Tom Connally with Lyndon B. Johnson in attendance. Texas leaders backed Stevenson.

Houston Dwight Eisenhower Sehen Eisenhower Tuesay Tucker Stevenson Eisenhower Music Hall GOP Beaumont Port Arthur Galyveston Corpus Christi San Antonio Austin Texas Tom Connally Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Connally

Stevenson And Truman Join In Campaign Firefight

Washington dispatch reports Gov Adlai E Stevenson and President Truman clashing with Dwight D Eisenhower. Stevenson criticized the GOP nominee for courting the South and Texas while Truman led a three day whistle stop tour of New England amid a tense campaign season.

Washington Adlaid E Stevenson Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Stevenson Republicana New Jersey Sacramento Calif Mr. Truman New Eng

United Fund Drive marks progress in Humble Baytown plants

United Fund contributions in the Baytown refinery reached 22 percent of the quota with 27208 dollars reported from all departments. General Tire and Rubber Co reported 23 percent of its plant’s quota and 26 percent of the employer contacted. Several departments statewide reported completion, including engineering, rigging, shipping and technical service. Co chairs and department captains from General Tire and other plants coordinated canvassing with plans to wind up the drive this week.

United Fund Baytown Refining Drive Nox Beavers General Tire and Rubber Co W. D. Broyles WH. Schweitzer W. RB. McNulty S. P. Larkin W-G. Denning A. R. Dudley J. F. Rhodes J. A. Bry Man G. B. Bogle General Tire Jack Gartman R. D. Smith B. F. Booth

Humble Gets 65 Per Cent Tax Write-Off

A National Production Authority certificate of necessity for Humble Oil and Refining Co in Washington describes a new catalytic polymerization plant for Baytown. The government grants a 4 800 ode tax write off at 3 per cent and adds 400 000 for utility construction. This plant acts as an aux to handle increased output from catalytic cracking units. No start date set. Other Texas certificates include Gulf Oil Port Arthur 8 034 425 Secland 32 111 440 and 2 985 135, with varied write offs. Dow Chemical Freeport 1 189 290 35 per cent and H W Bass 2 950 858 65 per cent.

National Production Authority Humble Oil and Refining Co Washington Baytown Humble Houston Gulf of Garp Port Arthur Texas Gulf and Humble Texas - Ney Sioux City New Orleans Dow Chemical Co Freeport H.W. Bass and Sons, Inc Live Oak County Beeville

Scouts Promote Pageant and Vote Drive in East Houston

Boy Scouts Cubs and Explorers in the East Harris District of the Sam Houston Area Council finish final touches on their pageant and a Saturday program. They will display Liberty Bell shaped vote reminders on home door knobs to encourage participation and civic duty.

the. Com Texas East Haring Sam’ Houston

Lions Club Radio Auction Sets New Charity Record

The 1952 Lions Club radio auction raised $677.70 over two nights, with a $642.70 on air total and an extra $125 in cash donated for charity. Feinberg announced retirement as the event set a new club fundraising mark on Station KREL, praising Lions and merchants for support.

Lions Club Robert Weinberg Feinberg Cernig KREL Wss Charles Seligman Big Bay Sears, Roebuck and Co. R. Co Faabhere W. BR. Stoan Dro W. TL. Jones E. W. FroeSner Dan Perkins M. P. Fuller Rratking Ea Nicholson Ben Magness Don Allen Dave Arnett LC Ferguson Syd Brooks ML ML Brown Lion Merchant

Friends Rally To Dr Brown In Draft Deferment Push

Friends of Dr Robert Brown of La Porte rally to support him as draft threats loom. Citizens plan a petition for deferment to Austin or Washington if needed. Brown runs a wide bayshore practice. leaders aim to keep him in service with a 2 500 name petition to draft authorities.

la Porte Robert Brown Austin Washington Bayshore Art Simpson Aatin

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